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Pale Tussock
Calliteara pudibunda (Linnaeus, 1758)
Erebidae: Lymantriinae
2028 / 72.015
Photo © Lewis Lawes,  02/06/2021 - Northacre

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Dark Tussock
Dicallomera fascelina
Forewing: M 21-22mm. F 27-31mm.
Flight: One generation May-June.
Foodplant:   Broadleaved trees and shrubs.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Widespread in gardens, hedgerows, parks, woodland and scrub.
Rests with very hairy front legs stretched forward.

The very distinctive larvae can be found in the Autumn.

Recorded in 66 (89%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2024.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
29/04/2024128TL79Mundford
29/04/2024128TF63Snettisham
13/04/2024128TF63Snettisham
12/04/2024128TM09Great Ellingham
11/04/2024128TF81Sporle
08/04/2024128TF63Snettisham
01/10/2023+27TG30Lingwood
22/09/2023127TG20Stoke Holy Cross
17/09/2023127TG20Stoke Holy Cross
16/09/2023+28TF71West Acre
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